'Poignant' definitions:
Definition of 'poignant'
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Definition of 'Poignant'
From: GCIDE
- Poignant \Poign"ant\, a. [F., p. pr. of poindre to sting, fr. L. pungere to prick, sting. See Pungent.]
- 1. Pricking; piercing; sharp; pungent. "His poignant spear." --Spenser. "Poynaunt sauce." --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Fig.: Pointed; keen; satirical. [1913 Webster]
- His wit . . . became more lively and poignant. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'poignant'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- absorbing,
- acerbic,
- acid,
- acidulous,
- acrid,
- acrimonious,
- acute,
- affecting,
- afflictive,
- agitating,
- agonizing,
- asperous,
- astringent,
- atrocious,
- barbed,
- biting,
- bitter,
- bleak,
- blue,
- caustic,
- cheerless,
- comfortless,
- corrosive,
- cramping,
- cruel,
- cutting,
- deep,
- deep-felt,
- deepgoing,
- deplorable,
- depressing,
- depressive,
- disastrous,
- discomforting,
- dismal,
- dismaying,
- distressful,
- distressing,
- disturbing,
- dolorific,
- dolorogenic,
- dolorous,
- double-edged,
- dramatic,
- dreary,
- driving,
- earnest,
- edged,
- effective,
- emotional,
- escharotic,
- excruciating,
- exquisite,
- extreme,
- fierce,
- forceful,
- forcible,
- gnawing,
- grave,
- grievous,
- griping,
- gutsy,
- hard,
- harrowing,
- harsh,
- heartfelt,
- homefelt,
- hurtful,
- hurting,
- imperative,
- impressive,
- incisive,
- indelible,
- intense,
- irritating,
- joyless,
- keen,
- lamentable,
- lively,
- melancholy,
- miserable,
- mordacious,
- mordant,
- mournful,
- moving,
- nervous,
- nose-tickling,
- painful,
- paroxysmal,
- pathetic,
- penetrating,
- peppery,
- peppy,
- perturbing,
- pervading,
- piercing,
- piquant,
- piteous,
- pitiable,
- pitiful,
- pointed,
- powerful,
- profound,
- punchy,
- pungent,
- racking,
- racy,
- regrettable,
- rigorous,
- rough,
- rueful,
- sad,
- saddening,
- sarcastic,
- sardonic,
- scathing,
- sensational,
- severe,
- sharp,
- shooting,
- sincere,
- sinewed,
- sinewy,
- slashing,
- snappy,
- sore,
- sorrowful,
- sour,
- sparkling,
- spasmatic,
- spasmic,
- spasmodic,
- spicy,
- spirited,
- stabbing,
- stinging,
- stirring,
- strident,
- striking,
- stringent,
- strong,
- tart,
- telling,
- tormenting,
- torturous,
- touching,
- tragic,
- trenchant,
- uncomfortable,
- upsetting,
- vehement,
- vigorous,
- violent,
- virulent,
- vital,
- vitriolic,
- vivacious,
- vivid,
- woebegone,
- woeful,
- wretched,
- zesty